Mark Sanchez released with failed physical designation, to sign with Eagles

When the New York Jets officially cut former starting quarterback Mark Sanchez today after announcing it Friday, they did so with a failed physical designation.

According to ESPN, though, that won't stop Sanchez from signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Before they sign him, Sanchez will have to pass a physical.

He spent last season on injured reserve, undergoing minor knee surgery and a shoulder procedure for his torn labrum.

He was due a $2 million roster bonus this week.

The Jets have saved $8.3 million against the salary cap by releasing him.

“I’d like to thank Mark for everything he’s done for this team and me personally,” Jets coach Rex Ryan said. “We were rookies together and had some early success, becoming the first rookie head coach and quarterback to go to back-to-back championship games. We experienced a lot together and I really appreciate Mark. He’s a great player, a great teammate, and I wish him nothing but the best.”

Sanchez went 37-31 as a starter. As a rookie, he passed for 2,444 yards.

He went to two AFC championship games, but struggled in 2011 and 2012 and was benched.

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